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...• • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows® 7 Intel® Core i7* Intel® Core i5* Intel® Core i3* Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual-channel SDRAM support Up to... 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio Acer CineBoost Color Engine ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5165* Dolby...
...• • • Graphics • • • Audio • • • • • • • Storage • subsystem • • Genuine Windows® 7 Intel® Core i7* Intel® Core i5* Intel® Core i3* Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset Dual-channel SDRAM support Up to... 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio Acer CineBoost Color Engine ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470* ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5165* Dolby...
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... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Keys 15 Hardware...
... Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 7 Rear View 7 Left View 7 Right View 9 Bottom View 10 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader 11 Using the Keyboard 12 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 12 Windows Keys 13 Hot Keys 14 Special Keys 15 Hardware...
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... Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Assembly 168 Base Assembly 169 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List 170 Screw List 177 Model Definition and Configuration 178 Aspire 5942 Series 178 Test Compatible Components 225 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 226 Online Support Information 231...
... Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 5942 Series Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Assembly 168 Base Assembly 169 Aspire 5942 Series FRU List 170 Screw List 177 Model Definition and Configuration 178 Aspire 5942 Series 178 Test Compatible Components 225 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 226 Online Support Information 231...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7™ Platform • Intel® Core i7* • Intel® Core i5* • Intel® Core i3* • Mobile Intel® HM55...GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display • • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio Acer CineBoost Color Engine Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5165...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many features: Operating System • Genuine Windows® 7™ Platform • Intel® Core i7* • Intel® Core i5* • Intel® Core i3* • Mobile Intel® HM55...GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules* Display • • • 15.6" HD 1366 x 768 16:9 aspect ratio Acer CineBoost Color Engine Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5470* • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5165...
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This fingerprint reader or button mimics your fingers - and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Chapter 1 11 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to perform ...selection and execution functions. Function Execute Left Button (2) Quickly click twice Select Drag Click once Click and hold, then use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move left or right a page. Tapping too hard will not increase...
This fingerprint reader or button mimics your fingers - and your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Chapter 1 11 TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use finger on the touchpad to perform ...selection and execution functions. Function Execute Left Button (2) Quickly click twice Select Drag Click once Click and hold, then use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: • Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move left or right a page. Tapping too hard will not increase...
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... on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys.
... on Type numbers in a normal manner. 12 Chapter 1 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Hold while using cursorcontrol keys.
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...same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the ... can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network ...
...same effect as clicking on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as described. Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it opens the key application's context menu. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the ... can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Display the desktop < > + : Open Windows Explore < > + : Search for a file or folder < > + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets < > + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network ...
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... CR = 10 (Lower): 45 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Chapter 1 23 Item Audio Codec Keyboard Card Reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Controller • Realtek ALC669-X for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live • ENE KB926 for Keyboard...
... CR = 10 (Lower): 45 0 to +50 -20 to +60 Chapter 1 23 Item Audio Codec Keyboard Card Reader Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Controller • Realtek ALC669-X for High Definition Audio Codec with Dolby Digital Live • ENE KB926 for Keyboard...
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... before sending to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4). Execute dmitools.exe. Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet...
... before sending to EEPROM Input: dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789 4). Execute dmitools.exe. Write UUID to EEPROM (Create UUID from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789 UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet...
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.... 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices...colored spots in the same location, the LCD is not running on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No...
.... 6. Reboot the computer. 2. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. Minimize or close all Windows. Readjust if necessary. 6. If the Issue is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices...colored spots in the same location, the LCD is not running on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No...
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... any key to start to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Chapter 4 139 Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. ...jumpers on page 42. When complete, click Finish. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select ...
... any key to start to locate and resolve issues with the computer. Chapter 4 139 Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. The Install Windows screen displays. Select Repair your computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. ...jumpers on page 42. When complete, click Finish. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select ...
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... DMA: a. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Select the Recording tab. b. c. Ensure that the media is moved to correct the problem. 1. Playback...
... DMA: a. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is clean and scratch free. 3. Select the Recording tab. b. c. Ensure that the media is moved to correct the problem. 1. Playback...
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... the CD or DVD. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. c. Replace the ODD. d. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42...
... the CD or DVD. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Drive Not Detected If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to enter the BIOS Utility. 2. c. Replace the ODD. d. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42...
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... mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device...
... mouse user manual. 3. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device...
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... then plug in the USB disk. 2. BIOS Recovery by regular BIOS flashing process. NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd file in another system with Windows 7 OS. When CRISIS is strongly recommended to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Press Power button to format the disk and click Start. Follow...
... then plug in the USB disk. 2. BIOS Recovery by regular BIOS flashing process. NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd file in another system with Windows 7 OS. When CRISIS is strongly recommended to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Press Power button to format the disk and click Start. Follow...
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... SM50 Internal 14 Standard 91KS Black Japanese Backlit Acer Part Number KB.I140A.033 KB.I140A.009 KB.I140A.010 KB.I140A.019 ODD SUPER-MULTI DRIVE MODULE ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm... BD COMBO MODULE ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7) ODD BEZEL-BD 6M.PH702.002 KO.0040D.004 KO.0040F.003 42.PH702.007 ODD BRACKET 33...
... SM50 Internal 14 Standard 91KS Black Japanese Backlit Acer Part Number KB.I140A.033 KB.I140A.009 KB.I140A.010 KB.I140A.019 ODD SUPER-MULTI DRIVE MODULE ODD TOSHIBA Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X TS-L633C LF W/O bezel SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm... BD COMBO MODULE ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7) ODD BEZEL-BD 6M.PH702.002 KO.0040D.004 KO.0040F.003 42.PH702.007 ODD BRACKET 33...
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Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5942 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to Windows XP®. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment with backwards compatibility to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 225
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 5942 Series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Refer to Windows XP®. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment with backwards compatibility to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Appendix B 225
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Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test BRAND Adapter DELTA Type 90W HIPRO 90W LITE-ON 90W Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC ALC669X 6CELL2.2 SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 SANYO 6CELL2.2 SANYO ...
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test BRAND Adapter DELTA Type 90W HIPRO 90W LITE-ON 90W Audio Codec Realtek Battery PANASONIC ALC669X 6CELL2.2 SAMSUNG 6CELL2.2 SANYO 6CELL2.2 SANYO ...
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... LF W/O bezel SATA ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W/O bezel SATA ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12...2X double Layer, 4X Single Layer ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ240A LF W/ O bezel SATA (HF+Windows 7) ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDC-TD01RS LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PIONEER BD RW 12.7mm Tray...DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A3S LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PLDS Super-Multi ...
... LF W/O bezel SATA ODD HLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X CT21N LF W/O bezel 1.00 SATA (HF + Windows 7) ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X GT20N LF W/O bezel SATA ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12...2X double Layer, 4X Single Layer ODD PANASONIC BD RW 12.7mm Tray DL 4X UJ240A LF W/ O bezel SATA (HF+Windows 7) ODD PIONEER BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X BDC-TD01RS LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PIONEER BD RW 12.7mm Tray...DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PLDS BD COMBO 12.7mm Tray DL 4X DS-4E1S LF W/O bezel SATA (Windows 7) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A3S LF W/O bezel SATA ODD PLDS Super-Multi ...
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... Board Removing 85 Replacing 103 utility BIOS 23-31 V VGA Card Removing 93 VGA/MXM Card Replacing 99 Volume Control Board Removing 70 Replacing 112 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 226 Wireless Function Failure 143 WLAN Board 53 WLAN Cover Removing 47 WLAN Module Removing 53 235
... Board Removing 85 Replacing 103 utility BIOS 23-31 V VGA Card Removing 93 VGA/MXM Card Replacing 99 Volume Control Board Removing 70 Replacing 112 W Windows 2000 Environment Test 226 Wireless Function Failure 143 WLAN Board 53 WLAN Cover Removing 47 WLAN Module Removing 53 235